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Preventing Missouri Highway Accidents: Learn How To Keep Your Car From Overheating This Summer

Disabled cars cause thousands of highway accidents every year. In the summer, over heating engines are a leading cause of car trouble. Summer is coming soon; learn how you can prevent your car from overheating. The Clay County, MO auto accident lawyers at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys offer these tips:

1. Preventative maintenance is the best way to prevent your car from overheating. Periodically check your fluid levels and take your car in for routine maintenance and service checks. The mechanic will check your cars fluids and make sure they are at a proper level. If they are low, he will look for leaks. He will also check for loose hoses and make sure that your temperature gage is working correctly.

2. Do not use water instead of coolant except in emergencies. Water can cause corrosion and rusting of your radiator.

3. Summer is hot, but avoid over-use of your car's air conditioning. Running the air conditioner on maximum for just half hour can cause overheating. Instead, run the air on high until your car is comfortable. Then turn it down.

4. Don't make your engine work harder than necessary. Try to keep a steady pace and avoid sudden acceleration that makes your engine work harder.

5. Watch your temperature needle. If it begins to head towards the red zone, your car may be overheating.

If you think your car is overheating:

1. Pull over to the shoulder of the road or parking lot. Turn on your lights and blinkers to alert other drivers. Call for roadside assistance.

2. Turn your heater on high. This will take the heat from the engine and into the car. Roll down the window while you do this, so you don't overheat.

3. Never touch the radiator cap when the car is hot. Hot fluid may spurt out of the radiator causing third-degree burns to your faces and hands.

4. Be cautious when removing a radiator cap, even if the engine is cool. Work slowly and keep your face and hands protected.

If your car is hit while it is disabled, the accident may not be your fault. Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys represents victims of car accidents throughout Kansas and Missouri. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Missouri highway accident, contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys and ask to schedule a free consultation with a Clay County, MO auto accident lawyer.

To learn more about your rights after a Missouri car crash, download a free copy of "10 Essential Steps You Must Take To Protect Your Injury Claim."

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